Accession Number:

AD1003851

Title:

Shore Protection Selection Criteria

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

U.S. Army Corps of Enqineers, Coastal Engineering Research Center Fort Belvoir United States

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1981-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

2.0

Abstract:

To aid in the selection of shore protection structures by briefly comparing the functional applications and limitations of bulkheads, seawalls, revetments, groins, and protective beaches, This Coastal Engineering Technical Note CETN introduces a series of five notes on these particular structures that are primarily for use by Corps personnel who do not have a background in coastal engineering. This series of notes provide the type of information needed for answering inquiries from the general public concerning the function and construction of shore protection alternatives.

Descriptors:

• shore protection
• revetments
• shores
• walls
• coastal engineering
• beaches
• bulkheads
• GROINS (STRUCTURES)

Subject Categories:

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE